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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 297
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 109 crore landmark milestone
More than 54 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 109 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 54 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10379710
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2nd Dose
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9276993
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18372915
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2nd Dose
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16055735
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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425731873
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2nd Dose
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154210931
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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176675231
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2nd Dose
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100110611
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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110783175
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2nd Dose
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68666491
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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741942904
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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348320761
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Total
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1090263665
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 8th November, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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100
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2nd Dose
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6960
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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166
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2nd Dose
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17527
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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1148295
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2nd Dose
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2688015
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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276748
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2nd Dose
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759682
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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144854
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2nd Dose
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368333
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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1570163
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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3840517
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Total
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5410680
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Curtain Raiser: Book Release of “The Republican Ethic” and “Loktantra Ke Swar” 
To promote and disseminate selected speeches of the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Directorate of Publications Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting will be launching the books “The Republican Ethic” and “Loktantra Ke Swar”  on 8 Dec 2018 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
The books would be launched by Shri Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India in the presence of Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, Minister of State  Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports. Smt Sushma Swaraj, Minister of External Affairs would be the Guest of Honour on the occasion.
Background:
The book is a collection of 95 of his selected speeches out of a total of 243 speeches made by the President in the first year of his office. They have been divided in eight sections, viz; Addressing the nation, Diversity of India, Window to the world, Educating India, Equipping India, Dharma of Public Service, Honouring our Sentinels, Spirit of the Law, Acknowledging Excellence. The book has been conceived to help the readers navigate through the vision and thought that the President delves upon, especially with relation to the vision of nation and individual citizen’s duty towards the nation.
Ministry of Finance
PRESS COMMUNIQUÉ
Repayment of ‘6.84% GS 2022’-Issue of Press Communique
The outstanding balance of ‘6.84% GS 2022’ is repayable at par on December 19, 2022. No interest will accrue thereon from the said date. In the event of a holiday being declared on repayment day by any State Government under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Loan/s will be repaid by the paying offices in that State on the previous working day.
2. a) As per sub-regulations 24 and 24 of Government Securities Regulations, 2007 payment of maturity, proceeds to the registered holder of Government Security held in the form of Subsidiary General Ledger or Constituent Subsidiary General Ledger account or Stock Certificate, shall be made by a pay order incorporating the relevant particulars of his bank account or by credit to the account of the holder in any bank having facility of receipt of funds through electronic means. For the purpose of making payment in respect of the securities, the original subscriber or the subsequent holders of such Government Securities, shall submit the relevant particulars of their bank account well in advance.
b) However, in the absence of relevant particulars of bank account/mandate for receipt of funds through electronic means, to facilitate repayment of the Loan on the due date, holders may tender the securities, duly discharged, at the Public Debt Offices, Treasuries/Sub-Treasuries and branches of State Bank of India  20 days in advance of the due date for repayment.
3. Full details of the procedure for receiving the discharge value may be obtained from any of the aforesaid paying offices.
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Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organises an interactive session on “Policy Trek – an engagement with senior policymakers and administrators”
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organised an interactive session on the topic “Policy Trek – an engagement with senior policymakers and administrators” on Wednesday April 5th, 2023 in Parliament on the request of Indian School of Business. Shri Gudey Srinivas, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs interacted with the participants with regard to the functions of Parliament of India and also replied to the queries raised by the participants. A total of 45 participants participated in the session.
The interactive session was held as part of Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy for mid-career professionals of Indian School of Business, a Programme of Department of Personnel & Training. It comprised of Officers belonging to IAS, IPS, IRS, IRTS, IP&TAFS, State Public Services, senior executives from the private and non-profit sectors and a Member of Legislative Assembly.
The participants had opportunity to see both the Houses of Parliament and a group photograph was also taken within Parliament premises to make the trip memorable.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
NDA Government has taken various initiatives to boost fertilizer Sector- Shri Gowda
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri DV Sadananda Gowda has said NDA Government has taken various initiatives to boost fertilizer sector towards servicing farmers. Shri Gowda said that with a view to disseminate knowledge on optimum usage of fertilizer nutrients to sustain the agriculture productivity and to make farmers aware of new developments in the field of fertilizer usage, Department of Fertilizers, Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers Welfare and Department of Agricultural Research and Education jointly organized Fertilizer Application Awareness Programme for farmers .
Shri Gowda further stated that in order to encourage research and innovation in fertilizer and fertilizer technology, CPSEs under Department of Fertilizers formed a separate think tank body called “Indian Council for Fertilizers and Fertilizer Technology Research ”. The Council has been registered as society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 on 19th August 2019. The Council will undertake / promote R&D and research work in the area of fertilizer and fertilizer manufacturing technology, use of raw materials and innovation in products through partnership and collaboration with various research institutions, fertilizer industry and other stakeholders. So far, the General Council have held two meetings and the Executive Committee have held three meetings.
Ministry of Defence
INDO-UZBEKISTAN FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE 'DUSTLIK' CULMINATES IN RANIKHET
1. The second edition of Indo-Uzbekistan Joint Field Training Exercise, EXERCISE DUSTLIK-II culminated on Friday, 19 March 2021, after 10 days of mutual learning.
2. In the joint exercise which began on 10 Mar 2021, training was focused on Counter Insurgency / Counter Terrorism operations in urban scenario as well as sharing of expertise on Skills at Arms. The exercise also provided an opportunity to troops of both Armies to foster everlasting professional and social bonding.
3. After intense military training, the joint exercise concluded with both Armies exhibiting their combat power and dominance over the terrorist groups during the Validation Exercise. The closing ceremony showcased the immense talent with unique traditional touch of both nations. The senior officials expressed their satisfaction and gratitude towards the professional conduct of the exercise.
4. The bonhomie, espirit-de-corps and goodwill generated during the exercise will go a long way in future strengthening the bonds between the armed forces of both countries.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
“No data to show children will be seriously infected in subsequent COVID-19 waves”
To avoid future waves, aggressively follow COVID Appropriate Behaviour: Dr. Guleria
“It is a piece of misinformation that subsequent waves of the COVID-19 pandemic are going to cause severe illness in children. There is no data - either from India or globally - to show that children will be seriously infected in subsequent waves.” This was informed by Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences  Delhi, Dr. Randeep Guleria, during a media briefing on COVID-19, held at National Media Centre, PIB Delhi today.
Dr. Guleria cited that 60% to 70% of the children who got infected and got admitted in hospitals during the second wave in India, had either comorbidities or low immunity; healthy children recovered with mild illness without need for hospitalization.
COVID Appropriate Behaviour is Key to Preventing Future Waves
Director AIIMS explained why waves occur in any pandemic. Waves normally occur in pandemics caused due to respiratory viruses; the 1918 Spanish Flu, H1N1  flu are examples, said Dr. Guleria. “The second wave of 1918 Spanish Flu was the biggest, after which there was a smaller third wave.”
And as we know, SARS-Cov-2 is a respiratory virus.
- Multiple waves occur when there is a susceptible population
When a large part of the population acquires immunity against the infection, the virus becomes endemic and infection becomes seasonal – like that of H1N1 that commonly spreads during monsoon or winters.
- Waves can occur due to change in the virus 
Since new mutations become more infectious, there is a higher chance for the virus to spread.
- One of the reasons behind a wave can be human behaviour
Dr. Guleria cautions: “Whenever cases increase, there is a fear in people and human behaviour changes. People strictly follow COVID Appropriate behaviours and non-pharmaceutical interventions help break the chain of transmission. But when unlocking resumes, people tend to think that not much infection will happen and tend to not follow COVID appropriate behaviour. Due to this, the virus again starts spreading in the community, leading potentially to another wave.”
The Director said that if we have to stop subsequent waves, we need to aggressively follow COVID appropriate behaviour until we can say that a significant number of our population is vaccinated or has acquired natural immunity. “When enough people are vaccinated or when we acquire natural immunity against the infection, then these waves will stop. The only way out is to strictly follow COVID appropriate behaviour”.
Ministry of Education
Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ directs Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to provide buildings to local administration for temporary housing of suspected covid-19 cases
Keeping in view the situation created by COVID-19, Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has directed Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan to provide buildings to local administration for temporary housing of suspected covid.19 cases.
In accordance of the direction the competent authority, KVS has decided that on receipt of a formal request  from any Defence Authority or District Administration, the Dy.commissioner/I/C Dy.commissioner/ any other Sr.most officer of region/Principal of KV concerned shall allow the use of classrooms of KV school buildings for TEMPORARILY housing suspected COVID.19 cases.
Ministry of Finance
CCI Approves Acquisition of Citrix Systems, Inc.
The Competition Commission of India  has approved the acquisition of Citrix Systems, Inc.  by funds managed by Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC  and funds and investment vehicles managed by Elliott Investment Management L.P. 
The proposed combination relates to acquisition of Citrix by funds managed by Vista and funds and investment vehicles managed by Elliot approved by the Commission in its meeting held on 17th June, 2022. The proposed combination will be implemented pursuant to an Agreement and a Plan of Merger entered into and among Citrix, Picard Parent, Picard Merger Sub, Inc.  and TIBCO Software Inc. . Specifically, TIBCO, a Vista controlled portfolio company will combine with Citrix, and Vista and Elliott will ultimately acquire joint control of the combined Citrix/TIBCO business.
The names of the parties to the combination are:
 Elliott Alto Aggregator GP LLC 
 Picard Parent, Inc ;
 Picard HoldCo LLC ; and
 Citrix Systems, Inc. .
Vista and Elliott have been collectively referred as Acquirers. The Acquirers and Citrix are collectively referred to as the Parties.
Vista is a US-based investment firm focused on empowering and growing enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses. Vista controls a number of portfolio companies that are active in the provision of IT services such as the provision of business software.
Elliott is a US-based investment firm whose flagship fund, Elliott Associates, L.P., was founded in 1977. Elliott employs a multi-strategy trading approach that encompasses a broad range of strategies, including, without limitation: equity-oriented, private equity and private credit, distressed securities, non-distressed debt, hedge/arbitrage, real estate-related securities, commodities trading and portfolio volatility protection.
Citrix is a multinational enterprise software company headquartered in Florida, United States of America. Citrix is focused on helping organisations deliver a consistent and secure work experience. Citrix delivers a digital workspace solution that provides unified, reliable and secure access to all work resources  and simplifies work execution and collaboration across every work channel, device, and location. Broadly, Citrix is mainly active in  desktop virtualization space,  workspace solutions, and  networking and IT security software.
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
All Guidelines being followed by Lal Bahadur Shashtri National Academy of Administration to handle Spread of COVID 19
57 Officer Trainees have tested Covid positive at the Lal Bahadur Shashtri National Academy of Administration, since 20/11/2020. A total of 428 Officer Trainees are on campus for the 95th Foundation Course which is conducted for new entrants to the Civil Services.
The Academy is taking every measure to break the chain of Covid-19 spread in consonance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the District Administration,Dehradun. All Officer Trainees, who have tested positive, have been quarantined in a dedicated Covid Care Centre. Since 20.11.2020, the Academy has conducted more than162 RT-PCRtests in coordination with District Authorities.
The Academy has decided to conduct all activities, including training, online till the midnight of 03.12.2020. The protocols relating to social distancing, frequent hand wash and wearing of mask are being strictly followed by the Officer Trainees and staff members.
Food and other necessities are being delivered to the Officer Trainees in their hostels by staff who are equipped adequately in protective gear.
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Ministry of Science & Technology
IIT, BHU to re-purpose approved drugs from DrugBank database for treating COVID-19 by targeting SARS-CoV-2 main protease
The Science and Engineering Research Board has approved support for research at IIT  Varanasi to identify lead compound from available and approved drugs for fast-track anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug molecule.
Scientists and healthcare professionals over the world are trying for a cure for the pandemic, which afflicts the world today. At present, available treatments are focused only on symptomatic relief to help the patient overcome the infection. Repurposing of pre-existing drugs could help circumvent both the time and money required to find an effective cure.
The research group of Prof. Vikash Kumar Dubey is working on developing new drug candidates against SARS-CoV-2 by exploring DrugBank  database compounds as an inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 main protease, a key enzyme required for SARS-CoV-2 assembly and multiplication. They will be carrying out extensive computational and experimental studies to identify an inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 main protease.
Taking advantage of available crystal structure of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease, a structure-based inhibitor design will be done by the researchers from the available FDA approved drugs compounds in the DrugBank database.
Subsequently, experimental validation of the designed inhibitor on recombinant SARS-CoV-2 Mpro Protein will be carried out. Various inhibitor parameters will be calculated to establish the effectiveness of the inhibition of the SARS-CoV-2 Mpro enzyme function. As the enzyme SARS-CoV-2 Mpro, is key for processing and polyprotein for virus assembly, the inhibition of this key protein can have an anti-viral effect. As most of DrugBank database compounds are characterized in terms of pharmacokinetics and toxicity, the identified molecule could be brought to the market rapidly.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Muslims from India will not go to Saudi Arabia to perform Haj 2020
Saudi Arabia suggested not to send Haj pilgrims from India to Haj for this year  due to Corona pandemic
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi: “Process started to immediately refund full amount of money deposited by the applicants without any deduction. The money will be refunded through online DBT mode into bank accounts of the applicants.”
“2300 women who applied to perform Haj without Mehram this will be allowed to go to Haj 2021 on the basis of their application for Haj 2020.”: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
“Besides, women who file new application to perform Haj without Mehram, will also be allowed to go to Haj next year.”: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Union Minority Affairs Minister Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today informed that honouring the decision of the Saudi Arabia Government because of serious challenges of Corona pandemic and keeping in mind the health and well-being of the people, it has been decided that Muslims from India will not go to Saudi Arabia to perform Haj . He was addressing the media here today.
He said that he received a phone call from Haj & Umrah Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten yesterday and the Saudi Arabia Minister suggested not to send Haj pilgrims from India to Haj for this year  due to Corona pandemic. He said they discussed the matter at length and agreed that the entire world is facing challenges of Corona pandemic and Saudi Arabia has also been affected by the pandemic.
Shri Naqvi said that 2 lakh 13,000 applications had been received for Haj 2020. The process has been started today to immediately refund full amount of money deposited by the applicants without any deduction. The money will be refunded through online DBT mode into bank accounts of the applicants.
The Minister informed that this year, more than 2300 women had applied to perform Haj without Mehram. These women will be allowed to go to Haj 2021 on the basis of their application for Haj 2020 only. Besides, women who file new application, will also be allowed to go to Haj next year.
Shri Naqvi said that a total of 2 lakh Indian Muslims had performed Haj in 2019. These pilgrims included 50 per cent women. A total of 3,040 women have performed Haj after the Government ensured Muslim women can perform Haj without Mehram  in 2018.
Late last night, Saudi Arabia Ministry of Haj and Umrah issued a statement which says “Due to Corona pandemic and the risks of Coronavirus spreading in crowded spaces and large gatherings, it has been decided that Haj for this year  will be held whereby a very limited number of pilgrims from various nationalities who already reside in Saudi Arabia, would be able to perform it. This decision is taken to ensure Haj is performed in a safe manner from a public health perspective while observing all preventative measures and the necessary social distancing protocols.”
Ministry of Defence
SUPERANNUATION OF VICE ADMIRAL SN GHORMADE, VICE CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF
Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, Vice Chief of Naval Staff superannuated today after more than 39 years of illustrious service. During his tenure as VCNS, he significantly contributed towards creation and sustenance of combat ready, credible, cohesive and future proof Navy through focused impetus on integrated planning, innovation, indigenization, adopting emerging technologies in capital acquisition, infrastructure development alongwith the optimisation of allocated fiscal resources.
He also worked on roadmap for Theatrisation of Armed Forces with emphasis on Tri-service synergy, jointmantship and integrated planning.
The Navy has been in the forefront of AatmaNirbharta and the Flag Officer has given impetus to the AatmaNirbhar initiatives with dedicated efforts to encourage Indian industry along with DRDO. Sustained impetus on indigenisation has resulted in continuous increase in indigenous content in the Naval ships. Indian Navy has also effectively utilised ‘Make’ and ‘iDEX’ route to achieve the objective of self-reliance by involving greater participation of Indian industrial eco-system including Private Sector. Under his supervision, Indian Navy laid the foundation for the induction of more than 75 game changer technologies/ products through SPRINT challenges that were launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister during Swavlamban Seminar; to be inducted by 15 Aug 23.
During his tenure Navy has ploughed back more than 2/3rd of capital budget towards Indian economy by processing from indigenous sources, 41 out of 43 ships and submarines for Indian Navy are being constructed in Indian Shipyards. Many other schemes of innovation, indigenisation, technological advancements, capability enhancements and research and development projects with DRDO, DPSU and industries were progressed alongwith various infrastructure Projects thus contributing towards combat efficiency during his illustrious tenure. His tenure also saw allocation of highest budget approvals with highest AoNs, Conclusion of Shipbuilding contracts, SPRINT and IDEX projects, impetus to Indigenisation schemes, highest expenditure in Capital Works, push to infrastructure projects.
Under his supervision, the First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant was commissioned on 02 Sep 2022 in the presence of Hon'ble Prime Minister and historical milestone of the maiden landing of LCA  on the flight deck of INS Vikrant at sea completed on 06 Mar 23. This has amply demonstrated India's capability to design, develop, construct and operate an Indigenous Aircraft Carrier, with an Indigenous Fighter Aircraft.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates boxer, Parveen Hooda for winning the Bronze Medal in the Women's Boxing 57kg event
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated boxer, Parveen Hooda for winning the Bronze Medal in the Women's Boxing 57kg event at Asian Games.
The Prime Minister posted on X;
“Another Medal in Boxing...
Congratulations to @BoxerHooda for winning the Bronze Medal in the Women's Boxing 57kg event. This Medal is a testament to her hard work.
All the best for her future!”